What’s on in Tokyo
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Sumida River Fireworks Festival
27 July 2024
Sumida River
Every summer, Japan prepares for its numerous fireworks festivals. The biggest is the display over the Sumida River, when spectacular multicoloured layers blossom into the Tokyo ni…
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
March to April annually
Various
Heralding the beginning of spring, cherry trees burst into a riot of pink and white blossoms all over Japan. The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the country's national flower and a s…
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Sanja Festival
17 May 2024
Asakusa Shrine area
Sanja Matsuri is the biggest of Tokyo's three great festivals, along with the Kanda and Sanno. The annual celebrations honour the three resident deities of the Asakusa Shrine, whos…
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Japanese F1 Grand Prix
7 April 2024
Suzuka Circuit
The Japanese Grand Prix usually falls towards the end of the Formula One season and has over the years provided much excitement, crowning 13 title champions. The Suzuka track has f…
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Tokyo International Film Festival
1 May — 31 May 2024
Roppongi Hills
Each year, the Tokyo International Film Festival exclusively screens new and exciting films in cinemas around Roppongi Hills. Film buffs enjoy world premieres by top local and inte…